Prague, Czech Republic were triumphant over Bay County, MI 10-6 on Friday at Game 1. Prague, Czech Republic got on the board in the top of the third inning after Tomáš Burkert tripled, scoring two runs, and Kryštof Kaňok singled, scoring one run. Bay County, MI scored five runs on one hit in the bottom of the fourth inning. Camden Parker drew a walk, scoring one run, Emesto Valesquez singled, scoring three runs, and a wild pitch scored one run. Ryan Brey walked, which helped Bay County, MI tie the game at six in the bottom of the fifth.
In the top of the tenth inning, Prague, Czech Republic went back into the lead after Bay County, MI committed an error, Jakub Urbánek singled, Bay County, MI committed an error, and Lukáš Chromý grounded out, each scoring one run.
Jan Novák led things off on the bump for Prague, Czech Republic. The starting pitcher surrendered one hit and five runs (three earned) over four innings, striking out nine and walking five. Parker stepped on the mound first for Bay County, MI. The starting pitcher gave up four hits and five runs over three and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking two. Stefano Navale pitched two innings of zero-run ball for Prague, Czech Republic in relief. They allowed one hit, striking out one and walking one. Burkert drove the middle of the lineup, leading Prague, Czech Republic with two runs batted in. The outfielder went 2-for-3 on the day. Vojtěch Kuklik paced Prague, Czech Republic with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting seven walks for the game.
Valesquez led Bay County, MI with two runs batted in. The second baseman went 1-for-2 on the day. Nathan Foret led Bay County, MI with two hits in four at bats. Brey paced Bay County, MI with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting 10 walks for the game.
Prague, Czech Republic will play the winner of Game 8 in Game 13 Sunday at 8:00pm.
Bay County, Michigan will play Covina, California in Game 6 on Saturday at 12:00pm.